The bill H. 4515 seeks to amend several sections of the South Carolina Code of Laws concerning birth certificates and related definitions. It explicitly prohibits any amendments, modifications, corrections, or changes to the gender of individuals as it appears on their original birth certificates, with specific exceptions for clerical errors made at the time of birth. Additionally, the bill introduces a new section allowing individuals to file a court petition to establish a record of a valid medical condition present at birth, such as intersex traits. The bill also modifies the definition of "child abuse or neglect" within the Children's Code to include provisions related to female genital mutilation and consent to gender transition procedures.

Key amendments include the addition of Section 44-63-155, which allows for the establishment of medical conditions relevant to birth records, and the clarification that courts cannot hear cases to change the gender listed on birth certificates. The bill also updates the process for correcting birth and death certificates, ensuring that gender changes are not permitted except for clerical errors. Overall, the legislation aims to maintain the integrity of original birth records while providing limited avenues for correction in specific circumstances.

Statutes affected:
05/06/2025: 44-63-20, 44-63-155, 63-7-20
Latest Version: 44-63-20, 44-63-155, 63-7-20